- Home
- Search Results
Search Results for: book bans
Refused: 15 years as a Books to Prison Program Volunteer
While many states have banned book lists that limit the books which can be mailed into prisons and jails, the unofficial censorship of the mailroom staff is even more… More
Abolitionist Organizing: Brick by Brick, Book by Book
Struggles against prison censorship remind us that information is power and that prisons maintain their power, in part, by preventing the spread of dangerous ideas. More
Virginia State Judge Affirms First Amendment Rights in Ruling on Obscenity Lawsuit Targeting Books
“This decision is a victory for our Constitution and the vast majority of Americans who believe in preserving a free society and unfettered access to literature. The open exchange… More
Ban on 52 Books in Largest Utah School District is a Worrisome Escalation of Censorship
“This is a concerning escalation of the book banning we saw last school year. Elected officials and attorneys general are now easing and encouraging banning, facilitating the fulfillment of… More
Margaret Atwood & Penguin Random House Fight Censorship with an “Unburnable” Edition of The Handmaid’s Tale; Book Auction Proceeds to Benefit PEN America
PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said: "If there is anyone who can ensure that the book is not consumed, it is Margaret Atwood. She has found a way to fight fire… More